[Elecraft] Low audio on K1 s/n 1253

Sun Jul 7 12:54:00 2002

A normal K1 has loads of audio.  That was a major goal in the design, as 
I recal.  I run my AF gain at abt 0900-1000.

Check this url (last message at the bottom):

http://www.qsl.net/ve3mcf/elecraft_reflect/K1_Low_Speaker_Audio.txt

73, Phil

Steve wrote:

>Hi All
>
>I have the same problem with a K1 serial 1209, except that I know my AGC
>is working ok.  When I tune into a relatively strong signal and turn AGC
>off it is quite loud.  But I notice overall that there is just not
>enough audio.  I have compared the sensitivity to a TS-940 and the K-1
>is just a bit less sensitive so I think I have the tuning right and I
>get good power out on all bands as well.  Just need a bit more audio...
>Are we the only two guys with this problem??
>
>Steve NU0P
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: [email protected]
>[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Carlos A Archilla
>Sent: Sunday, July 07, 2002 11:22 AM
>To: [email protected]
>Subject: [Elecraft] Low audio on K1 s/n 1253
>
>Hello everyone:
>A couple of days ago I finished my K1 project. I must say it is a little
>jewel. However, the audio is definitely low (compared to my Ten Tec Kit
>for 30 mtrs.) A closer look at the audio amplifiers have shown nothing
>at fault; I'm begining to suspect something is wrong in the AGC circuit,
>maybe. Placing the AGC in the off or on positions makes a swithching
>sound (pop) but no difference in the signal heard, is this OK? I think
>not. Any ideas out there as I don't have any equipment to trace the
>signal is becoming difficult for me to trouble shoot. Thanks to all for
>any help.
>Carlos KP4GL
>
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